Xi'an to Taiyuan Train

西安 → 太原

Xi'an to Taiyuan takes between 2 hours 45 minutes and 11 hours 9 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 88 direct services, with the first train at 00:05 and the last at 23:34. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
88 direct services

Showing the first 60 of 88 matching services.

TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
K54600:05Xi'an09:33Taiyuan South9h28m
K54600:05Xi'an09:51Taiyuan9h46m
K54700:05Xi'an09:33Taiyuan South9h28m
K54700:05Xi'an09:51Taiyuan9h46m
D250607:20Xi'an North10:59Taiyuan South3h39m
K209607:39Xi'an18:10Taiyuan10h31m
K209707:39Xi'an18:10Taiyuan10h31m
K209607:39Xi'an18:48Yangqu11h09m
K209707:39Xi'an18:48Yangqu11h09m
D250407:45Xi'an North11:11Taiyuan South3h26m
D104408:05Xi'an North11:36Taiyuan South3h31m
D253208:12Xi'an North11:24Taiyuan South3h12m
D257208:34Xi'an North12:08Taiyuan South3h34m
D250208:40Xi'an North11:42Taiyuan South3h02m
D254409:10Xi'an North12:41Taiyuan South3h31m
D253609:42Xi'an North12:27Taiyuan South2h45m
D258209:49Xi'an North13:06Taiyuan South3h17m
D167609:57Xi'an North13:14Taiyuan South3h17m
D167709:57Xi'an North13:14Taiyuan South3h17m
D281010:05Xi'an North13:20Taiyuan South3h15m
D281110:05Xi'an North13:20Taiyuan South3h15m
D253810:27Xi'an North13:36Taiyuan South3h09m
D163510:33Xi'an North13:43Taiyuan South3h10m
D163510:33Xi'an North13:58Taiyuan3h25m
D163810:33Xi'an North13:43Taiyuan South3h10m
D163810:33Xi'an North13:58Taiyuan3h25m
D191010:47Xi'an West14:25Taiyuan South3h38m
D257410:55Xi'an North14:19Taiyuan South3h24m
D282211:01Xi'an North14:11Taiyuan South3h10m
D191011:08Xi'an North14:25Taiyuan South3h17m
D104611:21Xi'an North14:31Taiyuan South3h10m
D167211:27Xi'an North14:54Taiyuan South3h27m
D167311:27Xi'an North14:54Taiyuan South3h27m
D190211:38Xi'an North15:08Taiyuan South3h30m
D105011:48Xi'an North15:02Taiyuan South3h14m
D256611:57Xi'an North15:16Taiyuan South3h19m
D200512:01Xi'an West15:59Taiyuan South3h58m
D200812:01Xi'an West15:59Taiyuan South3h58m
D251612:08Xi'an North15:23Taiyuan South3h15m
G377912:11Xi'an West16:05Taiyuan South3h54m
G378212:11Xi'an West16:05Taiyuan South3h54m
K21412:13Xi'an21:40Taiyuan9h27m
D251812:17Xi'an North15:38Taiyuan South3h21m
D200512:26Xi'an North15:59Taiyuan South3h33m
D200812:26Xi'an North15:59Taiyuan South3h33m
G377912:35Xi'an North16:05Taiyuan South3h30m
G378212:35Xi'an North16:05Taiyuan South3h30m
D171212:47Xi'an West17:05Taiyuan South4h18m
D171312:47Xi'an West17:05Taiyuan South4h18m
D171213:17Xi'an North17:05Taiyuan South3h48m
D171313:17Xi'an North17:05Taiyuan South3h48m
D252013:38Xi'an North17:26Taiyuan South3h48m
D251013:47Xi'an North17:19Taiyuan South3h32m
D252414:07Xi'an North17:35Taiyuan South3h28m
D279714:28Xi'an North17:42Taiyuan South3h14m
D280014:28Xi'an North17:42Taiyuan South3h14m
D279714:28Xi'an North18:15Yangquxi3h47m
D280014:28Xi'an North18:15Yangquxi3h47m
D250814:47Xi'an North18:09Taiyuan South3h22m
G245615:15Xi'an North18:15Taiyuan South3h

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Taiyuan

Compare the railway stations used to reach Xi'an and Taiyuan. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Xi'an

  • Xi'an西安
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 4
  • Xi'an North西安北
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
  • Xi'an West西安西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xi'an East西安东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 5

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

  • Taiyuan South太原南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Taiyuan太原
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Yangqu阳曲
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Yangqu West阳曲西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

RouteXi'an (西安) to Taiyuan (太原)
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Direct services88
Fastest journey2 hours 45 minutes on D2536 (09:42 to 12:27)
First train00:05 K547 from Xi'an
Last train23:34 D16 from Xi'an East
Departure stations on timetableXi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an West, Xi'an East
Arrival stations on timetableTaiyuan South, Taiyuan, Yangqu, Yangqu West
Train types in snapshotK, D, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥530, First class from ¥282, Second class from ¥145, First-class sleeper from ¥296, Soft sleeper from ¥243, Second-class sleeper from ¥237, Hard sleeper from ¥158, Hard seat from ¥91, No seat from ¥91. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Taiyuan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 2h45m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 88 direct services between Xi'an and Taiyuan.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.